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1140 The Sacrificial Dishes Are Out! Killing Intent Spreads Out!
Flying Great Lobster.
When the name of this dish came out, everyone present all realized that they were very familiar with this dish, because in the previous imperial feasts, this dish left a very deep impression on them.
After all, this dish was made using a Five-star Beast Emperor. Although there was not much technique involved, to the many people watching, it was still a visually shocking dish.
It looked like this dish was not modified too much by the head chef. At least, the name had not been changed.
However, the steam and fragrance spreading out caused the onlookers to be slightly shocked.
This dish tested the heat control of a chef as it would affect the meat quality and taste of this dish.
After taking off the lid, the steam spread out, and the dish within was reflected into everyone's eyes.
A huge scarlet lobster appeared on the blue-and-white porcelain plate. Its huge feelers extended upward as its claws opened, its head looking up at the sky.
The shell on its back had been removed, and the sparkling white lobster meat had been flipped out and cut into pieces, which seemed to be wrapped in a layer of glowing substance.
Jing Yuan knew that this was hot oil that was poured on.
This dish was very simple, and there was indeed nothing that needed to be changed. Even if it was Head Chef Bu, there was not much alteration to it.
But, although this dish looked simple... in reality, it was still pretty difficult.
Its heat control had already baffled most chefs. Once the heat control was not adequate, it would cause the lobster meat to become too tough or overcooked.
And in Jing Yuan's eyes, this lobster had been cooked with perfect heat control. It could be seen from the lobster meat that was sparkling like jade.
As for this familiar dish, the guests were not overly shocked. Of course... they were not very disappointed either. It did not give them something that they did not expect, but the fragrance and color made their appetite flare up, wanting to give it a taste.
They all moved their chopsticks, picking up the sparkling lobster meat.
This lobster was huge, and each piece of lobster that Bu Fang had cut up was as big as a fist.
The lobster meat was soft and bouncy. When bitten, it let out a wave of dense fragrance as the meat juice seeped out, making one feel incomparably comfortable.
"Delicious!"
Their eyes lit up as they nodded their heads. Even if it was the same dish, the dish cooked this time was exceptionally good and tasty.
In the distance...
Nether King Er Ha had finished the phoenix wing. He was now holding a spicy strip in his mouth, his face filled with a satisfied look.
Towards the Flying Divine Lobster, he did not look forward to it that much since he had already eaten Bu Fang's Spicy Blood Lobster.
That dish was peak-grade, and it was the best lobster among all lobsters! It was definitely the most delicious!
Nethery continuously nodded her head at the side. As for the Spicy Lobster, her memory of it was very vivid. After all, she was Bu Fang's loyal Blood Lobster fan!
With a plate of Blood Lobsters, she would be able to eat until the end of time!
After the Empress had finished the lobster meat, she drowsily leaned back on the chair and sighed in satisfaction. So far, she was very satisfied with this year's imperial feast. She was a little full already.
She leaned on the chair, wanting to rest for a bit.
The rest around her were the same.
The continuous arrival of the dishes caused them to be so busy that their mouths seemed to have not stopped moving.
It had to be known that in the previous imperial feast, even with so many dishes, it was usually no longer eaten after grabbing one piece. But this year's dishes... had literally been swept clean.
Even the sauces had not been spared.
And, following this, they were able to have a good rest. Because what was coming up were the three sacrificial dishes.
The sacrificial dishes were not for them to eat but to be used as offerings—to be given to the existence in the God Vanishing Mountain.
Hence, the sacrificial dish was extremely important. When opening the sacrificial dish, everyone did not dare to move their chopsticks.
After waiting for the other diners to stop eating and put down their chopsticks, Jing Yuan's eyes suddenly shrank, and her breathing quickened.
She knew that a tense scene was about to happen.
The sacrificial dish... was about to be served.
Actually, at the side door in the distance, a few maids were waiting in the shadows. They were also holding the sacrificial dishes, just that it was cooked by Jing Yuan.
Head Chef Bu had changed the recipe of the sacrificial dish, so she was not sure if this would stir up the High Priestess' anger.
If it truly did cause fury, she would immediately order the people to serve the dishes that she had cooked. This way, the High Priestess would not take out her anger on Head Chef Bu, and he would not be killed on the spot.
After all, in the previous years, there was the matter of the High Priestess killing a head chef.
The High Priestess stood up. The exquisite long robe on her figure slightly shook, and the accessories on her head shone.
In the imperial hall, the sound of harps and bells rang out ceaselessly.
The High Priestess' gaze became extremely serious at this instant, and a stern look appeared on her face.
Even if it was the languid Empress, she straightened her waist at this instant, her gaze staring in front.
The plate of the Flying Great Lobster was taken away. Under Jing Yuan's instructions, the three maids wearing sacrificial robes took small steps as they advanced forward.
They carefully placed the dishes on the dining table, then bowed as they retreated.
With hands folded and placed at her waist, the High Priestess solemnly walked out of her spot. She grabbed the golden scepter with rings from the maid as she dragged her long robe to slowly move.
She walked around the dining table, chanting some words.
At this moment, the entire imperial hall was dead silent. No one dared to let out a single sound.
They all knew that the High Priestess was communicating with the existence of the God Vanishing Mountain.
In the distance...
Nether King Er Ha's eyes narrowed slightly, staring at the High Priestess who was moving the scepter as she walked.
The three great forbidden lands of Earth Prison... Every one of these forbidden lands was famous for its fighting prowess, and they each had a powerful existence capable of slaying many supreme existences.
Even the previous Nether King had been very careful when he had entered the God Vanishing Mountain. That was enough to show the terror of the forbidden land.
Goddess City was the power of the God Vanishing Mountain, and that existence in it was their god. No one dared to harbor any disrespect.
Nethery's eyes had also shrunk. When she was young, she had met that existence before with luck. Although it was a blurry figure, it left her reeling in shock.
That time, the previous Nether King had brought her into the God Vanishing Mountain, wanting to borrow the Spring of Life's dense vitality to wash off the curse in her.
However... it was a pity that even the Spring of Life was unable to wash it off.
What's more, it drew the attention of that existence...
Although it was just a glance... Nethery had never been unable to forget that terrifying energy.
And after returning from the God Vanishing Mountain, she had been exiled by the previous Nether King into the boundless illusionary void with the Netherworld Woman identity. She sat on the Netherworld Ship, drifting across the heavens and earths.
She felt that being exiled was very likely the idea of the supreme existence of that God Vanishing Mountain.
Gently sighing, Nethery snapped back from her memories, her mind a little confused.
Her pitch-black eyes continued looking forward, looking at the center of the dining table. There... the High Priestess had already begun to open the lid.
Chef Jing Yuan had long begun trembling. She tightly clenched her fists, biting her plump lips in nervousness.
She was supposed to be filled with confidence towards Head Chef Bu's dishes, but the High Priestess' prestige caused her to feel otherwise.
Ring...
The scepter with the golden rings floated. The nine golden rings on it spun, letting out ringing sounds.
A white magic array appeared above it, and the scepter floated in the center of the spirit gold dining table.
That magic array hung in the air. As it rotated like the hands of a clock, another small magic array revolved in its center...
The magic array shone with rays of light, illuminating the figure of the High Priestess.
The High Priestess took a step back. Then, bending her fingertips, she clapped above her head.
After reciting a series of ancient words, she continued advancing, walking in front of those three dishes.
After some time, the hands that were held above her head fell down. They were pressed on top of the lid, gently opening it.
Thousands of golden light rays burst out.
Everyone's visions were drawn by it, focusing on the dish below the High Priestess' hands.
The sacrificial dishes... were finally about to be revealed.
Ring...
A wave of unique fluctuations spread out.
Spring Wind, Summer Wound, Autumn Obscurity... These were the three names of the sacrificial dishes.
The High Priestess' actions were fast. After opening the lid of the first dish, before the brilliance of the dish had yet to scatter, she then revealed the second and third dishes.
Boom!
A mysterious fluctuation suddenly spread out from the three dishes.
Everyone all felt a wave of air rushing over. Their eyes widened, staring at the three dishes that had a blinding radiance.
Around the imperial hall, the musicians holding the harp suddenly played a symphony. This was the symphony of the sacrificial tradition, the background music that was played when opening the sacrificial dishes.
It was like it was welcoming the descent of the existence of the God Vanishing Mountain.
Swish.
The robes on the High Priestess moved without wind. In the next instant, her eyes shrank.
As the radiance scattered... it slowly revealed the three dishes.
Spring Wind was a brocade of flower bundles made by stacking thirty-two different vegetables. As steam hazily rolled off it, it shone with vibrant lights and color.
Summer Wound was a meat dish, which was made with thirty-two different meats stacked up together. Its meat fragrance rolled everywhere.
Autumn Obscurity was a soup, a bowl of thick soup that was as clear as water. In the middle of the soup was a limestone-like thing, floating on its surface.
These were the three sacrificial dishes, all with different styles and tastes.
Hiss!
However, the moment everyone saw the dishes clearly, they all involuntarily sucked in a breath of cold air!
The High Priestess' moving long robes suddenly stopped floating, and the atmosphere at this instant became heavy.
Jing Yuan's eyes shrank as she looked at the High Priestess in fear. She felt a wave of terrifying energy, completely wrapping around her in an instant.
That feeling... caused the words she wanted to say to become stuck in her throat.
This scene was very familiar...
That time, the High Priestess had killed the head chef on the spot. And today, this scene... had once again appeared.
The magic array spun as the sounds of the harp rang out harmoniously.
However, everyone's minds had turned cold.
There was steam rolling off the three dishes, their fragrance meandering around.
But everyone did not feel a trace of appetite...
Empress Bi Luo looked at the three dishes, then gently gave a sigh.
"This little chef is truly bold to even change the sacrificial dishes... This time, he should think if he can live through this, instead of thinking of entering the God Vanishing Mountain..."
The High Priestess suddenly turned. With a cold and expressionless face, her gaze landed on Jing Yuan's figure.
"Who changed the sacrificial dishes? Not only that... they changed all three dishes?"
The High Priestess' voice was like ice that had been frozen for a thousand years, the chill piercing into the bones.
It caused Jing Yuan's entire body to shiver uncontrollably.
She wanted to speak, to order the people to bring in the sacrificial dishes that she had prepared, but she did not even have a chance to open her mouth.
She realized that under this terrifying pressure, she was unable to let out a single sound.
Seeing the High Priestess' cold, emotionless gaze that looked down on her in contempt, a huge wave of shadow covered her heart.
This voice... The person before her was not the High Priestess!
Jing Yuan could not help but bend her knees to crouch before this unparalleled might.
The surrounding people all stood up from their spots, their faces filled with shock.
At this moment, the terrifying pressure had wrapped around their bodies as well, as if it was a gaze that had torn through time to look upon them.
Everyone's breathing froze.
The unparalleled existence had possessed the High Priestess!
All that could be seen was that the High Priestess' figure suddenly appeared in front of Jing Yuan.
She raised a hand, which was as white as the white root of a lotus, seemingly capturing the entire world's attention.
As the terrifying energy spread out, it slowly smacked down towards Jing Yuan's head.
Suddenly...
Just as that palm was about to land on Jing Yuan's forehead...
Clear and crisp footsteps sounded from the entrance of the imperial hall.
A lean figure single-handedly held a blue-and-white porcelain plate as he slowly walked over.
Those sudden footsteps caused the High Priestess' palm to suddenly freeze.
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